PROTEIN!!!!!!!!HELP!!!!

Hi guys...well my date is July 10th and I just finished pre-op today. I was given a million packets to read and went trougha class on how to "help myself" recover. Well, I am struggling with one thing...PROTEIN! My Doc's office sells good stuff...but its waaayyyyyyy out of my budget. I heard Isopure Zero Carb is good powder.....I just want to know what tastes ok or good...I don't want to spend money on 3 lbs of something and then hate it Any recommendations???? Barbara Medford

Hi Barbara, Isopure is good. You might try GNC or other health food stores and see if they have sample packets (single servings) to try them out. I believe that Isopure also has protein drinks that are like flavored water and not creamy or shake-like. Then there is carb advantix in choc, vanilla, milk choc and strawberry. This comes in 4 packs and can be purchased at Walmarts or similar discount stores. Stallone puddings are 20 g of protein and creamy..choc, vanilla & a lemon variety. These can be purchased over the internet. All of the above are best when cold or cooled, especially the pudding. These all helped me along with Carb control choc milk (low fat) and carb control fat free milk. The protein powders can be mixed with 8 oz of milk for an extra 8 g of protein. Try as many varieties as possible...it really gets easier once you have a food plan in place with your products of your choice. The Bariatrix IS expensive but for a starter kit, it may help you. Best wishes and keep in touch. Linda M 230/138/115 (personal goal)

Hi Barbara The best thing for you to do is go to www.vitalady.com She has protein called CHAMPION. It is very good. But she also sells it in sample packets. Buy the sample packets first to try, then get the big jugs. Theare delicious. Also you can go to www.bariatriceating.com They have samples too. Good Luck..........

Barb: I recommend trying samples, here are a few sites you can order from: www.vitalady.com www.bethsproteinboutique.com wwww.enjoyhealth.com www.wlssupplies.com www.bariatriceating.com I have ordered from all sites, all reputable. Beths has my favorite samples of I like PVL whey gourmet flavors the best, White chocolate, vanilla, raspberry, caramel dip, milk chocolate, PB chocolate, blueberry, orange cremescicle....This is where I order it online: (2# tub $21.95) http://www.a1nutritionproducts.com/buy/pvl/whey_gourmet Most 120 cal 23g protein a scoop 2.6 g carbs 2 g fat.... 15 Flavors to choose from and more to come! NEW Arctic Cappuccino Frappe, NEW Creamy Dreamy Milk Chocolate, NEW Radical Raspberry Smoothie, Piña Colada Breeze, Creamy Orangesicle Swirl, Creamy Caramel Dip, Dark Chocolate Mousse, Mocha Java Madness, Smooth Peanut Butter Chocolate, Strawberry Banana Smoothy, Blueberry Burst, Chocolate Chip Mint Extreme, Vanilla Ice Cream Royale, Silky Smooth White Chocolate, Rootbeer Float, Cookies & Crème Supreme. ~~~~~~ Tastes differ but many like Champion Pure Whey stack's Chocolate, banana, moccachino, new cookies and cream, I HATED the vanilla GAG! The nectars by syntrax are fruity Kool-aidy types and good, also IDS has a cinna/vanilla that is tastey! Get loads of samples and try also tastes can change postop do not waste a lot of money , maybe get 1 jug of what u like and buy more postop! Online seems to be best IMHO the protein that they have in GNC is GAGcity to me...some people do say the bodyfortress at Walmart is ok, I never tried it!? Buy a magic bullet blender and use w/ rushed ice and sugar free syrups and u can make lots of great protein shakes! www.buythebullet.com or www.walgreens.com has the blenders wallgrens has one for $59 free S/H the btb site has BOGO offer byt the SS/H is price, target may have the blenders in stores also! The SF syrups can be purchased online www.davincigourmet.com or I get locally in Albany NY at (S/H is always $4.95 no matter price u spend on items) at www.netrition.com vitalady ships in spring/summer months, Sometimes TJMAXX has some, Walmart has a few SF in the coffee aisle! Take Care, Jamie Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh 320/163 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery) Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=c1132518510 "Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"

Hello, I am preop too.. .waiting for insurance approval and trying out all the stuff to prepare. I've found a protein shake called Nature's Whey, comes in vanilla, strawberry and chocolate, no sugar added but tastes great. Right now I'm adding 4-5 slices of frozen peaches or raspberries to the vanilla and mixing it up in the blender. It's the only one I've been able to stand and not outrageous. I got it at my local healthfood store. Good luck! Renee

Hi, Yeah seeing if they have samples is the best way to go. I don't recommend the ready made Isopure...but I like the powder. I mix it with Crystal light which may be too strong for you right away post op. Congrats on getting your pre-ops finished! Kristine